Bill > S3488

This bill amends Title 51 of the United States Code to establish a NASA Public-Private Talent Program. The key provisions of the bill include: 1. Giving the NASA Administrator the authority to temporarily assign NASA employees to private sector entities, or vice versa, with the agreement of the employee and the private sector entity. 2. Requiring a written agreement that the assigned employee must serve in NASA or elsewhere in the civil service for twice the length of the assignment, and holding the employee liable for the costs of the assignment if they fail to fulfill the agreement. 3. Limiting the assignment duration to between 3 months and 2 years, renewable up to 3 years total, with an option to extend to 3 years for critical mission or program requirements. 4. Establishing policies and procedures for the program, including oversight and guidance for participants, and ensuring the assignments do not involve inherently governmental activities. 5. Requiring NASA to report annually to Congress on the implementation of the program, and mandating a Government Accountability Office review within 3 years. The goal of the program is to facilitate the exchange of talent between NASA and the private sector to meet the agency's workforce and strategic needs.